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In this day and age of endless streams of information, we can find ourselves acquiring a lot of information without actually doing something. Today, Shelley talks about the power of taking action and making progress and how it can help you move forward in your writing. Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it’s time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives. Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here. Book Marketing Templates to Save You Time and Money You’ve got a book you’re proud of. Now you’re looking for a simpler way to get it into the hands of more readers. One way you can do that is through social media. It's free to use...however, it can also take up a lot of your time.   Good news!   You can get your social media posts for the next month done in just 90 minutes so that you can reach more readers with your book (without being pushy or salesy) in the Mini-Mark

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference today, September 14th, 2023 to help you take the courageous step of sharing your story so you can bring your writing dreams to life and leave a lasting legacy. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/story/ The Power of Publishing Your Own Discovery Book Instead of constantly selling your books and services in a discovery call, what if you could publish something on your own and use it to attract your target audience? Sounds great, right? Listen to this episode as Shelley talks about this exciting and innovative way to connect with people. Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps. Download it now for free here. Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop With our simple 5-step system, you’ll be able to self-publish a quality Kindl

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on September 14th, 2023 to help you take the courageous step of sharing your story so you can bring your writing dreams to life and leave a lasting legacy. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/story/ Writing Emotionally Painful Topics Today, we're diving into something that every Kingdom Writer faces at some point - writing emotionally painful topics. How do you do it with grace and empathy and what are the strategies to help you write better? Listen to this episode to find out.  Free: Writing Wheel Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here. Your Book on Paper in Just 90-Minutes Are you ready to get your book onto paper without the frustration of getting stuck or dealing with writers’ block?  Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here.  

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on September 14th, 2023 to help you take the courageous step of sharing your story so you can bring your writing dreams to life and leave a lasting legacy. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/story/ Prayer and Fasting for Your Future Readers In this episode, we're diving into an often overlooked but powerful aspect of the writing journey - prayer and fasting. As authors, we invest countless hours honing our writing skills, but what if we dedicated 10% of that time to prayer? Join us as Shelley talks about how prayer and fasting can positively impact your writing and connect you with your future readers in even greater ways.  

When we read the story of the wedding at Cana and Jesus turning water into wine (John 2:1-11) we see several characters we can identify with.  Mary shows us to expect Jesus to do big things, but not to tell Him how to do them The servants show us to obey Jesus without question and to the “brim”, and to enjoy being part of the miracle The bridegroom shows us that Jesus loves to save the day and give extravagant gifts The master of the feast shows us that Jesus saves the best for last The disciples show us that this miracle was for real Regarding the servants filling the 6 stone pots to the brim, Charles Spurgeon said this is the pattern for our faith and obedience… “When you are bidden to believe in him, believe in him up to the brim. When you are told to love him, love him up to the brim. When you are commanded to serve him, serve him up to the brim.” We can add, when you are called to write words that glorify God, write those words up to the brim.   The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting w

Today, we talk about a gem that many writers tend to overlook but can be a powerful tool to reach new readers: strategic partnerships with local businesses to boost book sales. Listen as Shelley talks about the benefits of this strategy and how you can turn this simple method as part of your marketing asset as a writer. Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it’s time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives. Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here. Book Marketing Templates to Save You Time and Money You’ve got a book you’re proud of. Now you’re looking for a simpler way to get it into the hands of more readers. One way you can do that is through social media. It's free to use...however, it can also take up a lot of your time.  Good news!  You can get your social media posts for the next month done in just 90 minutes so that you can reach more readers with your boo

Writing can be a fulfilling process, but it can also be challenging, especially when stress and anxiety creep in. In this episode, Shelley talks about the benefits of box breathing, how it helps to take control of our focus and creative flow, and the practical ways to implement it into your writing routine. Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps. Download it now for free here. Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop With our simple 5-step system, you’ll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days. Here are a few of the topics we’ll cover:  The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.  My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rav

In this episode, we dive into a crucial step in the writing process - gathering your writing materials. Shelley talks about the value of exploring various sources to help you lay a strong foundation for your books.   Free: Writing Wheel Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here. Your Book on Paper in Just 90-Minutes Are you ready to get your book onto paper without the frustration of getting stuck or dealing with writers’ block?  Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here.  

“Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.” - Psalm 22:3 (NLT) “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” - Psalm 22:3 (KJV) The Hebrew word for “inhabitest” is yawshab which means “to sit” The thought here is that God dwells and reveals Himself where His people praise Him One Japanese translation of this verse reads, “When God’s people praise Him, He brings a big chair and sits there.” “Praise creates a dwelling place for God in man’s present situation.” - Jack Hayford Before each writing session, we can lift up praises to our God and prepare a place for Him to sit next to us and guide our writing. Allow God to inhabit every aspect of your writing today.   The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully. Get access to the vi

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference today, July 20th, 2023 to help you unlock the full potential of your writing with the transformative power of prayer so that God can use your words to impact lives for eternity. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/prayer/  Praying for Ideas Inspired by God Today, we talk about the transformative power of inviting God into our writing. By connecting with God to elevate your creativity, aligning your words with His purposes, you are creating something that has a lasting impact for eternity. But what exactly are God ideas? And how does it differ from the good ones? Listen to this episode to find out. Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it’s time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives. Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here. Book Marketing Templates to Save You Time and Money You’ve got a

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on July 20th, 2023 to help you unlock the full potential of your writing with the transformative power of prayer so that God can use your words to impact lives for eternity. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/prayer/ The Power of Building Your Team As authors, it's easy to fall into the trap of doing everything on our own, but today we'll discover the power of building your team and how it can transform your journey in independent publishing. Remember, you don't have to go it alone. By surrounding yourself with talented individuals who share your passion, you can create a book that truly shines. Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps. Download it now for free here. Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop With our simple

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on July 20th, 2023 to help you unlock the full potential of your writing with the transformative power of prayer so that God can use your words to impact lives for eternity. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/prayer/  Overcoming Fear of Rejection In today's episode, we delve into a topic that every author can relate to: the fear of rejection. Join us as we explore strategies and insights on how to overcome this fear and transform it into a powerful tool for growth and success in your writing journey. Nika Maples is The Author's Coach, helping writers live a beautiful and balanced life as an author. She is a former Texas Teacher of the Year and the author of six books, including Page One to Page Done, a Step-By-Step Plan to Write, Publish, and Market Your Amazing Book. Connect with Nika here. Free WRITING WHEEL Download Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here. Your Book on Pape

How will you know and discover your target audience? In this episode, our special guest, Anne Watson, talks about the importance of knowing your audience and how you can help them through your own medium of communication. Anne Watson is a business strategy coach and the host of the Swayology podcast. She helps coaches and communicators think like a business so they can inspire like a boss by getting crystal clear about their niche and creating a transformational offer that gets results. She currently lives in the Dallas, Texas area. Connect with Anne and find out more here.

Why? 3 Possible Reasons We Experience Spiritual & Writing Drought 1.) We disobey God…An example from the Israelites – Deuteronomy 28:22-23 – “The Lord will strike you with wasting diseases, fever, and inflammation, with scorching heat and drought, and with blight and mildew. These disasters will pursue you until you die. The skies above will be as unyielding as bronze, and the earth beneath will be as hard as iron.” 2.) We may be lacking nourishment in God’s Word and prayer – Psalm 63:1 – “O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.” 3.) We might be going from one season to another – 1 Kings 17:5-9 – “So Elijah did as the Lord told him and camped beside Kerith Brook, east of the Jordan. The ravens brought him bread and meat each morning and evening, and he drank from the brook. But after a while the brook dried up, for there was no rainfall anywhere in the land. Then the Lord said to Elija

Are you experiencing a slump in your book sales this season? Don’t get discouraged and don’t panic because you are not alone in this battle. In this episode, Shelley talks about the importance of having a community and accountability to help you during this season.   Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it’s time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives. Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/ideas/ Book Marketing Templates to Save You Time and Money You’ve got a book you’re proud of. Now you’re looking for a simpler way to get it into the hands of more readers. One way you can do that is through social media. It's free to use...however, it can also take up a lot of your time.  Good news!    You can get your social media posts for the next month done in just 90 minutes so that you can reach more readers with your book (without be

When you publish your Kindle book to Amazon, you get an option to enroll your book in the KDP Select Program. In this episode, Shelley breaks down the advantages and downsides of enrolling your book in KDP Select. Promote Your Book Successfully with a 99 Cent Sale Join our 99 Cent Book Launch Workshop on June 22nd where you will learn and get all the tools and resources you need to successfully launch your book. You can join the workshop by signing up for Christian Book Academy. We are an online membership that help Christian writers of all genres, like you, write words that outlive you, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and reach more readers with your message. Find out more and join here.  

Whether you’re writing your first draft or you’re already on your way to publish and market your books, it’s important to remember that we are called to be stewards of the gifts God has given us. Remember, when you answer the call to write, God can unlock words for you to share with the message He has placed within you. Unlock Your Writing Now Do you want to see what God will do as you show up and allow Him to flow through you? Join us as we start the Unlock Your Writing program this June! This is a 4-week program during the month of June 2023 to help you move forward in what God has called you to do. This will help you make progress on your writing or on your marketing materials like blog posts, emails, social media posts, etc. You can join the Unlock Your Writing Program by signing up for Christian Book Academy. We are an online membership that help Christian writers of all genres, like you, write words that outlive you, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and reach more readers with your message.

Join CJ in this Mentoring Moment as we focus on the word “Retreat.”  A couple meanings of the word retreat include, “A place of privacy or safety; refuge.” “A period of group withdrawal for prayer, meditation, study, or instruction.” In Mark 6:30-32 (NIV) we read these words of Jesus, “The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “COME WITH ME by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place.”  Jesus is inviting us to “come with Him” by ourselves to a quiet place. Of course, there are certainly times when we aim to get lots of writing done but there may be times during these virtual writing retreats when Jesus simply wants us to meet with Him and get on board with the things He desires to do in and through us.   The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God Learn the simple steps you can

Have you experienced pitching on podcasts and weren't able to get any yeses? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. But what do you do if that happens? Listen to this episode to find out. Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When she's not strategizing with clients, you'll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family, and indulging in coffee, caramel and Friends reruns.  Connect with her at https://kimstewartmarketing.com/   Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it’s time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives. Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/ideas/  

As writers, we often have seasons of acceleration: doing a lot of behind-the scenes and preparation, and we need to rest.  In this episode, Shelley discusses the importance of rest in the writing process and knowing when it is the right time to rise again.    Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps. Download it now for free here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map/    Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop With our simple 5-step system, you’ll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.   Here are a few of the topics we’ll cover:   The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.  My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writer